The show charts the story of orphaned Bruce Wayne and the rise of James Gordon, later Commissioner Gordon, The Dark Knight’s best ally in Gotham City police force.

Gordon teams up with police legend Harvey Bullock to investigate the city’s highest profile case to date – the murder of billionaires Thomas and Martha Wayne. He meets 12-year-old Bruce at the scene and they spark up an instant friendship.

Gordon is played by The OC’s McKenzie, his wife Barbara is played by Richards and there are a whole host of recognisable names played by new faces, including the young Penguin, Riddler, Poison Ivy and Catwoman.

British actor Sean Pertwee plays butler Alfred Pennyworth, who brings up Wayne following the murder.

“I don’t think there was a more exciting show at the LA screenings this year,” said Katie Keenan, Channel 5’s head of acquisitions.

“Gotham is a thrilling drama built on iconic characters that fascinate. Channel 5 is delighted to become the home of such a powerful, bold and visually stunning show.”

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Gotham is set to premiere in America on September 22, but there is no definite date for when it will appear here.